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Texans Favored by Seven to Stop Skid vs. Titans in Week 4

Tennessee shifts play-calling to Bo Hardegree to jump-start rookie Cam Ward.

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Being wrapped up by opposing pass rushers is something Cam Ward has had to get accustomed to quickly.
With the release of C.J. Gardner-Johnson, M.J. Stewart is in line for a rare start at safety.
Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward has shown an ability to make plays on the run this season.

Overview

  • Houston and Tennessee enter Sunday at 0-3, with kickoff at NRG Stadium on CBS and the Texans listed at -7 with a total of 39.5.
  • The Texans own the league's worst scoring offense but a top-5 scoring defense, with nine sacks led by Will Anderson Jr.
  • C.J. Stroud has averaged under 200 passing yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions as protection and the run game lag.
  • The Titans reassigned play-calling from Brian Callahan to quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree after three losses, as Cam Ward has been sacked an NFL-high 15 times despite flashes of progress.
  • Injuries cloud key matchups: RT JC Latham is likely out again, RG Kevin Zeitler may return, and Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. is uncertain after missing practice with an oblique issue.